Can you freeze bread in a paper bag? The answer

October 31, 2026

Homemade bread and a Vokshus bread bag, a better choice than a paper bag in the freezer

The bread comes home in a paper bag, and it is tempting to put the whole thing straight in the freezer. We advise against it, because the paper does very little for the bread in there. Here is what happens, and what to use instead.

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Short answer: No, we advise against it. Paper does not stop the dry freezer air, and the bread gets freezer burn. Use a Bivoks™ bread bag with a clip, a freezer bag or an airtight box.

What happens to bread in a paper bag in the freezer?

Paper has no wax and gives little protection. In the freezer the bread loses moisture through the paper. After a while the bread gets white, dry patches. This is freezer burn, and it takes both flavour and moisture with it. It is not dangerous, but the bread turns dry.

There is more on what paper bags are good for in the guide to paper bags for bread.

Four ways to wrap the bread

Wrapping	In the freezer	Afterwards
Paper bag	Not advised	Goes in the paper recycling
Freezer bag	Protects well	Often ends up as rubbish
Airtight box	Protects well, but takes up space	Used again
Bivoks™ bread bag	Freezer-proof, closes with a clip	Reusable for 12+ months

How to freeze bread in the bread bag

Let the bread cool completely.
Slice it, so you can take out exactly what you need.
Put the bread in the bag, fold the top down and put on the clip.
Put the bag in the freezer the same day.
Thaw the bread in the same bag.

Slices can go straight in the toaster. Whole loaves can go straight in the oven, see frozen bread in the oven.

Bivoks™ bread bag299 NOK

Can go in the freezer, so bread can be frozen and thawed in the same bag. Measures 30.5 × 43 cm and closes with a clip.

See the bread bag →

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze bread in the bakery bag?

No, we advise against it. The paper does not stop the dry freezer air. Move it to a bag that closes properly.

Can you thaw bread in a paper bag?

Yes. The paper lets the moisture out while the bread thaws, so that works well.

Can the beeswax bag be frozen again and again?

Yes. Cold does not harm the beeswax, and the bag can be used just as before.

Wondering about the time? See how long bread lasts in the freezer.

A bag that can go in the freezer

The Bivoks™ bread bag goes straight in the freezer, and you use it again next week.